Levi Out!

Only real news from stage 13 is the broken wrist of Levi Leipheimer. With Levi no longer in the race, Team Astana loses a major rider in their attempt to win the yellow jersey. His help in the Alps was crucial for Astana efforts to crack their contenders. Popovych and Zubeldia will now have to step up their game.
Another breakaway holds on to win stage 13. I still cannot remember any of the grand tour stages being won so often by successful breakaways. A great ride by Heinrich Haussier and no panic or attempt in the peloton to catch the attack gave Cervelo Test Team their second win.
The race for the green jersey between Hushovd and Cavendish is now becoming the most interesting battle of this years tour. Hushovd regained the jersey today and stands a good chance of winning it if he can stay near the front during some of the upcoming moutain stages. He proved that he can do just that by spinting to a 6th place finish today. Actually with a 5 point lead all he needs now is the stay with Cavendish and not allow him to pick up points during the stages.

Prediction for stage 14: The sprinters should be there for the finish. Look out for Cavendish.
He did not look happy when finding out the jersey was lost today! A small climb 19 km from the finish may affect the result, but I am going with Cavendish.

Stage 13 Results:
1. Heinrich Haussler, (GER), Team Cervelo, 4:56:26
2. Amets Txerruka, (ESP), Euskatel, +4:11 minutes behind
3. Brice Feillu, (FRA), Agritubel, +6:13
4. Sylvain Chavanel, (FRA), Quick Step,+ 6:31
5. Peter Velits, (SLO), Milram, +6:43
6. Thor Hushovd, (NOR), Cervelo,
7. Vladimir Efemkin, (RUS), AG2R,
8. Bradley Wiggins, (GBR), Garmin-Slipstream,
9. George Hancapie, (USA), Team Columbia,
10. Andy Schleck, (LUX), Saxo Bank, all same time 6 to 10

Overall standings after 13 stages:
1. Rinaldo Nocentini, (ITA), AG2R, 53:30:30
2. Alberto Contador, (ESP), Astana, +:06 seconds behind
3. Lance Armstrong, (USA), Astana, +:08
4. Bradley Wiggins, (GBR), Garmin-Slipstream, +:46
5. Andreas Kloeden, (GER), Astana, +:54
6. Tony Martin, (GER), Team Columbia, +1:00
7. Christian Vande Velde, (USA), Garmin-Slipstream, +1:24
8. Andy Schleck, (LUX), Saxo Bank, +1:49
9. Vincenzo Nibali, (ITA), Liquigas, +1:54
10. Luis-Leon Sanchez, (ESP), Caisse d'Epargne, +2:16

* (AP Photo / Laurent Rebours) Heinrich Haussler tears of joy!